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The legendary ZIL-130 has been transformed on the base of a Lincoln Navigator — resulting in a true monster reminiscent of arcade racing games. The ZIL cabin has been mounted on the frame of the American vehicle. The entire interior has also been borrowed: climate control, multimedia systems, and mini-refrigerators. The front features the original seats from the Navigator, while the back has been modified to include an open compartment with two folding chairs under a canopy instead of the usual truck bed. The creators have not disclosed any technical details about their project. However, online users speculate that the Custom ZIL 130 Pick Up is powered by a 4.4-liter V8 Mercedes-Benz M113 engine. It remains a mystery how the tuners managed to fit all this luxury into the " Spartan" cabin of the ZIL.

ChatGPT is now a messenger — OpenAI has just released group chats for ALL users. Up to 20 people can be in one group, and the chatbot will attentively read your conversation and join in only when necessary. Now we just need to add voice calls.

When we say "over 300 prizes," we mean exactly that.

Cloud.ru has launched Evolution AI Factory for commercial access — now anyone can utilize the platform for deploying AI products. The environment for developing and implementing GenAI-based solutions operates with guaranteed SLA, 24/7 support, and scalability. The average cost of models is 35 rubles per million input tokens and 70 rubles per million output tokens. Inside, there are six services for a complete workflow: a catalog of popular open LLMs, ML Inference, Evolution Notebooks, ML Finetuning, Managed RAG, and AI Agents for autonomous solutions. And all of this is available in the cloud.

Google is once again making waves with the release of a revolutionary new image generation model called Nano Banana Pro. It can literally do everything you might think of: generate full-fledged comics, create perfect designs, and even write in Russian. Most importantly, it serves as the ultimate AI Photoshop, and we anticipate an influx of AI-generated content. Early testers have already praised its impressive capabilities. It will be available today — we can expect it to be free on AI Studio in just a couple of hours.

The final of the All-Russian Mathematics Olympiad for School Students will take place at the Central University, as per the order from the Ministry of Education. The competition consists of two theoretical rounds for students in grades 9-11. Winners will receive significant benefits: the opportunity to enroll without entrance exams or a guaranteed score of 100 on the Unified State Exam (USE). The Central University is responsible for organizing the program, the rounds, and the awards ceremony. The final stage will be held from April 14 to April 20 in Moscow.

⚡️ "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" — the first teaser for the new installment of the iconic series has been released. "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" will tell the story of the 50th Hunger Games, where Haymitch Abernathy emerged victorious — a character previously portrayed by Woody Harrelson in earlier films of the series. The film is officially set to be released in Russia on November 19, 2026.

POV: You're trying to build a new computer in 2026 after the technological overhaul, with rising prices for RAM and graphics cards.

A global database of working AI cases from BRICS countries called Success Hub has emerged. It was presented at the AI Journey 2025 conference by Sberbank. The database currently features nearly 80 cases from 30 countries, covering a range of sectors from industry to government. The project was created by the AI Alliance Network and UNIDO. It focuses on real-world implementations rather than theory, showcasing solutions that are actively being used in the industry. The standout feature is the RAG search, which understands natural language queries and autonomously retrieves relevant cases. While countries already have a unified hub, we still lack a cohesive plan for our future.

⚡️ All electronics in Russia will become more expensive— the State Duma has quietly passed a "technology tax." — Starting September 1, 2026, a tax will be introduced on any import or production of equipment with electronic components. This includes everything from phones to microwaves. — The reason: "support for domestic manufacturing." As a result, consumers will have to pay an additional fee of up to 5,000 ₽ for each component or device. — Consequently, technology in Russia will become significantly more expensive. The increase will affect all gadgets and devices that plug into an outlet. We need more taxes.

In China, the world’s largest indoor ski resort, Huafa Snow World, has opened, featuring a massive 100,000 square meters of snowy slopes awaiting visitors. There are five slopes of varying difficulty, with the longest measuring 463 meters. Tickets are almost free: for three hours of skiing, you only need to pay 4,000 rubles. If skiing isn’t your thing, the complex also includes a diving center with a depth of 33 meters, a heated swimming pool, and a climbing wall. Aviasearch, we need cheap tickets.

⚡️ The dollar has dropped to 78 rubles. Now is the perfect time to buy Christmas gifts.

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In Paris, for the first time in history, photographers were awarded for their use of neural networks at the Huawei XMAGE Awards. The evaluation criteria included not only the talent for selecting shots but also the ability to enhance photos using AI. A new category called "Experimental Laboratory" was even introduced, with the winners being "Blue Dance" and "Water Drawing." Both artists utilized neural networks to add effects to their works. The administrator particularly liked "Matrix Grid of the Field," where the artist combined photographs of buildings from different eras and merged their outlines using AI. This year, the XMAGE Awards received over 740,000 submissions from 78 countries.

⚡️ Stephen King's novel "It" has been removed from sale across Russia — both marketplaces and bookstores suddenly pulled the book from their shelves. Store owners explain that the product may be banned in Russia or violate platform rules. It is believed that the issue arises from the detailed descriptions of sexual scenes involving children. Yes, old man King is quite the provocateur. In Russia, Pennywise has been defeated.

The news is buzzing: an exhibition dedicated to "Heroes of Might and Magic" has opened in St. Petersburg — inside, it captures the atmosphere of the iconic games from the early 2000s, featuring an exhibition on "Heroes" and a wave of nostalgia. According to the creators, the project aims to evoke memories of youth and bring a tear to the eye. The current takes us to St. Petersburg.

⚡️ A spinoff of "Friends" featuring Joey has been released on YouTube — both seasons are available for everyone. The series aired in the early 2000s but was canceled due to low ratings. After 20 years, fans have suddenly come to appreciate the show — the creators responded positively and made all the episodes available to the public. The plot follows Joey Tribbiani as he moves from New York to Hollywood to pursue his acting career. Plans for the evening.

T-Business has brought back coffee prices from a decade ago — just in time for its significant anniversary. From November 21 to 23, you can try special drinks that were available in 2015 at the cafes, take photos with Instax, and play mini-games in the coffee shops. A complete list of locations will be available soon, so stay tuned for updates!

WhatsApp* experienced a leak of 3.5 billion (!) phone numbers without any hacking — hackers simply "requested" the data from the app and received it. The experiment was conducted by researchers from the University of Vienna, who aimed to compile a database of all WhatsApp* users. To achieve this, they accessed the web version of the app and used an algorithm to generate all possible combinations of mobile numbers. In the massive contact list, half of the users have profile pictures, and nearly two-thirds of users have shared almost all their information, which they entered in their status as a form of self-presentation. The messenger did not take any action to prevent this brute-force attack, despite the issue being identified back in 2017 — at that time, the company simply dismissed the concerns and promised to come up with a solution. They did not follow through. The researchers are particularly concerned about users in China (2.3 million numbers) and Myanmar (1.

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